When detecting helminths in the human body, it is not worth ignoring the symptoms of their presence and categorically not delaying treatment. It all depends on the type of parasite that colonizes the body. That is why the delivery of worm tests and the further selection of treatments are so important.
Parasites in the human body: causes
Parasites appear in the human body for various reasons.
They can enter the body in the following ways:
- Alimentary (through the digestive tract). The most common situation is: eating contaminated water or food;
- Contact and household (via household items). In practice, this means infecting other people or pets that carry helminths;
- Transmission. Represents the entry of helminths through blood-sucking insects;
- Percutaneous. This means that the parasite enters the body through the mucous membranes or skin;
- Also, parasites can enter the body along with the dust.
Fish is a valuable food product that is recommended to all people. However, along with the benefits, it can also be harmful, serving as a carrier of parasitic diseases. Therefore, you need to be aware of what parasites that live in fish can harm humans.
In fact, the most common parasites among those that live in fish organisms are just helminths. The risk group for worm infestation includes fish such as bream, yellow and silver bream, but it is important to understand that absolutely any fish can infect helminths. Cook the fish thoroughly to prevent infection. If this is not done, the likelihood of infection remains extremely high. It is most dangerous to eat fish raw.
The most popular worms in fish are:
- Schistocefamos. They mostly live in the melt, in some places they are found in trout, salmon and pink salmon. The worm is destroyed by careful heat treatment;
- Chinese whisk. It is found in Amur čebachka, karasa, carp and gap. If it enters the human body, it can cause opisthorchiasis and clonorchiasis;
- Wide ribbon. It most commonly lives in the organisms of pike, giraffe, burbot and salmon;
- Helminths, which cause nanophytosis in humans, live in salmon, white fish, grayling and other fish species;
- Ribbons that act as causative agents of ligulosis. Carp (deverika, deverika, cockroach, rumenka) are exposed to this disease. It is important to note that if you remove all the worms from the fish, the meat can be consumed - it will be absolutely safe;
- Worms from the trematode family. Exciting metagonimiasis. They live in red and the crowd.
We emphasize that any fish is absolutely safe for humans if cooked properly. After high-quality and thorough heat treatment, fish can be eaten absolutely safely by both adults and children. Another way to disinfect fish is to freeze it for a long time.
A product that is, if not superior to fish, on par with it in popularity, is of course meat. It is popular not only among humans, but also among worms.
The following types of helminths live in meat:
- Nematodes. It can be found in pork or chicken. Provoke gnathostomosis;
- Beef tapeworm. It is found in undercooked beef. Excites teniarinhosis;
- Pork tapeworm. It can live in undercooked pork. Provoke teniase;
- Toxoid nematodes. Caught in chicken liver. Excitatory toxocariasis;
- Nematodes. They live in undercooked pork. The cause of trichinosis.
Parasites in the human body: symptoms
There are 14 main symptoms of the presence of helminths in the human body:
- Chronic fatigue.It contains a number of signs, such as: poor memory; indifference; stress; low concentration; flu-like symptoms. These problems occur due to nutritional deficiencies, as well as the ideal diet due to the difficult absorption of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, as well as proteins and fats. For this reason, the permanent intoxication of the body by parasites is considerably intensified;
- Muscle and joint pain syndrome.Worms have the ability to migrate. Their relocation is accompanied by pain, which is often experienced as a painful consequence of arthritis. Also, abnormal inflammatory processes in the joints can be a consequence of the body's protective reaction to the presence of helminths in it, as well as a consequence of tissue damage by worms;
- Weight problems.Worms can cause both weight gain and weight loss. Deviations in both directions will be quite significant. Low weight is caused by loss of appetite, abdominal pain and indigestion. Obesity occurs as a result of helminthic invasion. The feeling of hunger is caused by a lack of nutrients in terms of an acceptable amount of "empty calories", as well as due to toxic effects on metabolism;
- Irritable bowel syndrome.Parasites living in the body can cause an inflammatory process in the intestinal membranes, leading to a large number of negative manifestations, as well as to a deterioration in the absorption of nutrients. Fat, instead of being absorbed in the small intestine, goes to the large intestine, causing problems like cramps, diarrhea and constipation. Excess fat can be found in stool analysis;
- Diarrhea.The helminth chain forms a substance similar to prostaglandins. They are the ones who cause frequent watery stools. It is important to understand that diarrhea qualifies not only as a reaction of the body, but also as a sign of the presence of worms;
- Prison.Certain helminths can block the work of certain organs. For example, they can block the bile ducts (causing jaundice and liver problems) or the intestines (causing constipation);
- Irritability, persistent bad mood.Toxic substances and remnants of the worm's vital activity have a negative effect on the central nervous system. As a result: depression, anxiety and constant excitement. Practice knows many cases when the removal of parasites led to significant changes in a person's character and made him calmer;
- Inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract.Various parasites "travel" through the human body, including the respiratory system. Symptoms of worms in the airways include runny nose, cough, sputum production and fever. In practice, there was even sinusitis caused by awakened migratory helminths. Also one of the expressions of strongyloidosis and ascariasis is pneumonia;
- Flatulence and flatulence.Provoked by an inflammatory process in the small intestine. If worms are not eliminated in time, bloating and gas formation can manifest to varying degrees over several months, and perhaps years;
- Sleep problems, grinding teeth in sleep.The origins of bruxism remain a mystery today. One version is just the body's reaction to intoxication, as well as the excitation of the nervous system by parasites;
- Allergic reactions.This is how it happens that worms enter the intestinal wall, which is why large molecules of unprocessed food end up in the blood. The body responds by increasing the production of blood cells (eosinophils), which in turn cause allergies. The worms themselves are also allergens;
- Oncological diseases.Helminths that live in the body contribute to its systemic poisoning, nutritional deficiencies and problems with the immune system. They are also able to start a long inflammatory process. Well, as a result of all this, an oncological tumor forms;
- Serious skin problems.Helminths can cause urticaria, rashes, eczema, boils, acne, papillomas and other skin diseases;
- Protection system failures.Worms seriously weaken the defense system, reduce the production of protective immunoglobulins and cause allergies. As a result of their activity, conditions are created for various infections, and the intestine becomes a home for dysbiosis. Chronic colds and allergies are probable consequences of the entry of helminths into the human body.
These are not all signs - there are many others, however, they are very diverse and occur depending on the type of individual, the duration of the infection and the degree of organ damage. Symptoms can be extremely severe (for example, migraines, heart attacks, asthma and urinary tract infections).
Parasites in the human body: diagnosis
The human body can receive up to several dozen worms at a time. For this reason, therapy should begin with a diagnosis of the disease. Modern medicine uses a number of methods to diagnose organisms for the presence of various helminths in them.
The feces are most often analyzed. However, there are other methods, for example:
- Immunological - determination of the amount of antigens and antibodies to parasites by blood test;
- Histological coprogram - a detailed examination of the bodies of helminths, their larvae and eggs using a high-precision microscope. It allows you to find out the most effective complex of drugs for therapy;
- Hemoscanning. Blood test by increasing one drop 2, 000 times. The method allows you to detect the presence of fungi, bacteria and other parasites;
- Electroacupuncture. The method is implemented using a special device. It is little known and completely unpopular for the reason that it can significantly harm the body. Nevertheless, it allows you to recognize the presence of worms in the body and select the most effective method of therapy.
Parasites in the human body: drug treatment
You can remove parasites using two groups of drugs:
- synthetic chemotherapy drugs;
- preparations derived from plant materials.
The most appropriate remedy to remove parasites from the body will be recommended by an expert based on the results of the examination.
Parasites in the human body: treatment with folk remedies
In addition to drug treatment, you can try alternative methods. The main advantage of such treatment is the complete absence of harm.
Consider the most popular folk methods of worm control:
- Medicinal tea.It is used to cleanse the intestines, liver and other organs. To prepare it, you need to mix oak bark, wormwood and tansy in equal parts. After that, take 5 grams of the mixture and pour them with 500 ml of boiling water, then let it cook for 12 hours. Then the drink will be over. It should be consumed in the morning, 100 ml (for children 50 ml). The course of treatment is 21 days. Tea will help not only to remove helminths, but also to improve the condition of organs;
- Pumpkin seeds.Take 300 grams of peeled seeds with a transparent film that separates the grain and shell. It is necessary to eat the seeds along with this layer. You need to eat them on an empty stomach in a dose of 10-20 grams. You must repeat the reception every other day. The course of therapy lasts a week;
- Medicinal mixture.It happens that the tests for the presence of helminths are negative, however, the person feels weak, has dark circles and also suffers from skin problems. These are sure signs of the presence of worms in the liver, lymph or blood. In such a situation, the therapy has a slightly different appearance. Mix 10 ml of oil and aloe juice and add half a lemon. For the first 3 months, add olive oil and then switch to corn oil. In the third stage of treatment, you should switch to the use of grape seed extract. The course of treatment is quite long - it lasts 9 months. The mixture should be drunk in the morning. Therapy, although long-lasting, is quite effective and affordable in terms of cost;
- Pomegranate bark.However, it must be taken with extreme caution, because an overdose is fraught with poisoning. The bark is taken as a decoction. It is prepared as follows. It is necessary to pour 10 grams of dried bark with 250 ml of boiled water and cook for 10 minutes. The product should be taken three times a day, 3 ml before meals. Oak bark is effective not only in terms of removing parasites, but also in terms of cleansing the liver;
- Foxes.These fungi are also very effective against worms. They are used in the form of an infusion. To prepare it, you need to pour 100 grams of fresh chopped mushrooms with 250 ml of alcohol, and then insist in the refrigerator for 21 days. We advise you to shake the mixture from time to time. Once the product is ready, you will need to apply it 5 ml before bed every day. The course of treatment is one month. We focus on the fact that you do not need to filter the product after its preparation. The tool will help you not only eliminate worms, but also increase immunity.